There are heaps of inspiring and fun art events and activities to look forward to in Hong Kong this March. Check out our top picks here and check back for updates as we get more info.
Art Events and Activities
FrankNitty3000 RRReality World Tour – Hong Kong Art Week
Date: Art Week, March 2024
Artist FrankNitty3000 brings his ‘RRReality World Tour’ to Hong Kong during Art Week in March, kicking off at 11 Lan Fong Road between March 21 to 31, in collaboration with the Lee Gardens Association. Additionally, there will be a talk at Hysan Place, offering deeper insights into his creative process and the motivation behind the tour.
Frank employs photography, collage, and motion to express his vision. His work includes collaborations with iconic brands such as Dior, Gucci, Tod’s, and Louboutin. His diverse background, spanning art direction in fashion, creative direction in advertising, and directing music videos, has enriched his artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from various influences including M.C. Escher, European comic book artists like Moebius, skateboard culture, contemporary industrial design and fashion photography, FrankNitty3000 transcends cultural and subcultural boundaries, offering visuals that resonate across the globe.
His personal artworks will be for purchase at every stop, marking a notable shift from his traditionally commissioned work.
Planet Walala @Harbour City
Date: 21 March to 21 April, 2024
Location: Harbour City
Digital Art Showcase: Chromaflux
Date: 24 March – 5 May 2024
Location: Sino LuminArt Façade at Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre
In line with Hong Kong Arts Month in March, Sino Group partners again with non-profit arts organisation, HKwalls, to present an extraordinary digital street art exhibition titled “Chromaflux”, where five overseas and local artists bring colours, dynamic visual effects and innovative digital art technology onto the Sino LuminArt Façade at Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre. Multimedia walls totalling 4000sqm will reveal Chromaflux, as a part of the Art@Harbour2024 and a mirror of the Team Lab outdoor exhibition in Central.
Come see original digital art by 5 artist groups at HKwalls’ Street Art Festival, where acclaimed local and international artists tag walls across the city to give it a spot of whimsical colour and to make art accessible to the public. This year’s participating new-media artists and units grew from one to five and includes the German Bond Truluv, the French Frederic Bussiere, Pavel Mrkus from Czech Republic as well as Kristopher Ho x Andy Lau and Lousy in Hong Kong.
Maria Wong, Curator of “Chromaflux” and Founder of HKwalls, says, “Hong Kong’s streets are fascinating and vibrant; and I often wonder whether we can incorporate new media into them as means to explore the city’s charm from a different perspective. Sino Group’s multimedia wall offers artists the space to express their creativity, using technology as a paintbrush and the city’s night sky as a canvas to create something uniquely Hong Kong.”
Art Central 2024
Dates: Thursday 28 March, 12-5pm
Friday 29 March, 12-3pm , 3-6pm
Saturday 30 March, 11-7pm
Sunday 31 March, 11-5pm
Location: Central Harbourfront
Celebrate in style at Night Central, Art Central’s highly anticipated up-late event on Thursday 28 March 5-9pm. Featuring performances, talks, DJs and local hospitality explore the fair after dark for one night only.
Your ticket admits 2 and includes access to an additional Fair day. First Release price $350
(Full price $650). Book first release tickets
EAT CENTRAL @ Art Central + Black Sheep and Soho House Hong Kong
There’s a delicious entry to Art Central this year! Black Sheep Restaurants becomes ‘Eat Central’, Art Central’s celebrated dining terrace offering five exciting concepts whilst Soho House Hong Kong presents an exclusive pop-up bar with an artistic mural by Hong Kong-based Japanese artist TAXA.
Chomp on some Vietnamese street food from Chôm Chôm* (a personal fav of ours here at Playtimes). If Lebanese is more your jam, Maison Libanaise will be there to cater for you. Finish up or refresh the kids with freshly baked all-American treats from Butter Cookies or grab a scoop from Hong Kong’s favourite gelato, Messina. EXCLUSIVE to Art Central, preview the newest Black Sheep resto, Jean-Pierre (to open later this year).
Thirsty? Grab a specialty drink at Soho House’s hip, artsy bar within the exhibition space and take in an awesome mural curated by HKwalls and designed by Hong Kong-based Japanese artist TAXA.
Art Basel Hong Kong 2024
Dates: 28-30 March 2024
Location: Hong Kong Convention Centre
HKwalls Street Art Festival
Dates: 23 – 31 March 2024
Website: https://hkwalls.org/
HKWALLS Street Art Festival will be returning for its 9th edition, welcoming international and local artists to paint large murals all across the vibrant streets of Hong Kong, from the 23rd – 31st March 2024
Aesop’s Dusk to Dawn
Dates: through 7 April 2024
Location: Aesop Gough Street
In celebration of Arts Month, Aesop debuts Dusk to Dawn, a chromatic installation made entirely from recycled umbrella fabric by renowned local artist Jaffa Lam. Set within Aesop Gough Street, the never-before-seen piece invites viewers on a journey from the depths of dusk into the hopeful glow of dawn, symbolising the cyclic resilience, enduring spirit and quiet fortitude of the city’s unsung labour force.
Inspired by the sight of an anonymous cleaner carefully tending to the windows of Aesop’s store one early morning, Lam’s reflection on the fundamental representation of the city’s labour and identity ignited the concept of Dusk to Dawn. The artwork was developed in collaboration with the Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association as part of Lam’s ‘Micro Economy’ initiative, which aims to foster a sustainable urban ecosystem.
Art Related Dining
An Artful Afternoon Tea at The Butterfly Room
Date: 26-30 March 2024
Location: The Butterfly Room, Rosewood Hotel
LPM Restaurant & Bar art-inspired specials
Dates: 18 March – 3 Apr 2024
Location: LPM Restaurant and Bar, Central
To celebrate Art Basel Hong Kong, LPM Restaurant & Bar in Hong Kong has created a range of art-inspired refreshments, as well as a selection of unique dishes and desserts for all of art enthusiasts. Unwind after a long day visiting the various galleries’ exhibitions.
Their cocktail menu ‘Recipes for our Friends’, crafted by the acclaimed LPM Global Bar Manager pays tribute to the French artist, writer, and bon vivant, Jean Cocteau. The menu infuses cocktails with history and the captivating and whimsical artwork of Cocteau. Guests are invited to embark on a nostalgic journey to a bygone era, whilst rediscovering the talent of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century.
In addition to the cocktails, Head Chef Maurizio Pace has curated a selection of distinctive dishes and desserts, available from March 18 to April 3. March 29 and 30, LPM Restaurant & Bar will host live music performances by The Troubadours, an enchanting party band from the French Riviera. Groove to timeless hits by iconic artists such as The Eagles, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Bruno Mars, and more. Prepare for a truly magical time at the restaurant with these talented musicians.
M+ at Night
Date: 7pm – 1am, 1 March, 2024
Location: M+ Museum, West Kowloon
Events to look forward to
Affordable Art Fair
Dates: 16-19 May, 2024
Location: Hall 1E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Website: https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/hong-kong/
Celebrating hundreds of artists and galleries from around the world, the affordable art fair aims to further empower talented and creative local and international galleries and artists. Get ready to browse a wide array of inspiring, cutting-edge artworks alongside interactive workshops, engaging tours, and fun-filled evening events.
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